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The Department of Labor is asking for public comments on a proposed information collection related to managing the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund. This request is submitted to the Office of Management and Budget under the Paperwork Reduction Act. The information collected will help ensure that funds are properly managed and used exclusively for unemployment benefits. The public can provide feedback on the necessity and accuracy of this data collection by March 21, 2025.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a final rule regarding the airworthiness of certain Airbus Canada Limited Partnership Model BD-500-1A10 and BD-500-1A11 airplanes. This rule addresses a safety issue where lightning diverter strips on nose radomes were painted during production, which can weaken lightning protection. The directive requires inspections for paint and mandates the replacement of these diverter strips if necessary to prevent potential lightning damage to aircraft equipment. The rule is effective April 9, 2025, and compliance is mandatory for operators of affected aircraft models in the U.S.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on renewing an information collection related to Fractional Aircraft Ownership Programs. This program allows people to buy shares in aircraft and share them with other owners in a pool. The information collection is necessary to ensure compliance with safety regulations outlined in 14 CFR part 91, subpart K. Comments are due by March 31, 2025, and the feedback will help determine the necessity, accuracy, and potential improvements of this information collection process.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a draft guidance for industry on the process of notifying them about a permanent discontinuance or an interruption in the manufacture of infant formula. This guidance aims to assist those in the infant formula industry in complying with notification requirements to the FDA, as mandated under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The guidance outlines how and when manufacturers should notify the FDA in order to avoid potential disruptions in supply. The public is invited to submit comments on the draft guidance until February 18, 2025, and on the proposed collection of information by February 3, 2025.

The Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) is reviewing a request from ICG Beckley, LLC to change a safety regulation. Specifically, they want to use newer, unapproved air-purifying respirators (PAPRs) in certain mining areas where older versions were used but have been discontinued. The petition explains why these new devices are safe and why sticking to the old rule could make things less safe for miners. Comments on this request must be sent to MSHA by April 21, 2025.

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) is seeking public feedback on the current information collection under FERC-517, which pertains to the safety of waterpower projects and dams. This collection, under OMB Control No. 1902-0319, aims to assess and ensure the safety and maintenance of waterpower project works for public protection. Although the type of information required remains unchanged, comments are encouraged, especially regarding the necessity and utility of this collection, its burden and cost estimates, and suggestions for improvement. Comments are due by March 4, 2025.

In Executive Order 14271, the President directs U.S. government agencies to prioritize buying commercial products and services whenever possible to save taxpayer money and encourage private sector innovation. Agencies must review their current contracting processes for unnecessary custom solutions that don't offer extra value compared to commercial ones. The order also sets out specific procedures for justifying any exceptions and involves oversight from the Office of Management and Budget to ensure compliance. This approach aims to reduce waste and increase efficiency in federal spending.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed a Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for potential environmental impacts from funding community water infrastructure projects through the Community Grants Program. The assessment suggests there are no significant environmental impacts, leading to a Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI). The public is invited to comment on this preliminary finding until May 19, 2025. Comments can be submitted through various methods including an online portal, email, mail, or hand delivery.

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is asking the public and federal agencies to comment on their proposed information collection to minimize paperwork and respondent load. This information collection is related to U.S. goods and services financing requests through the EXIM Credit Guarantee Facility, which assists EXIM lenders in evaluating disbursement requests. Comments are due by March 28, 2025. The information will help determine compliance with the financing rules set by EXIM, and the process will affect 12 borrowers annually, each of whom will spend about 30 minutes on this task.

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a proposed rule to adopt a new airworthiness directive for certain Airbus SAS Model A330 airplanes. Prompted by an incorrect production process dating back to 2008, this proposal requires detailed inspections and repairs of specific airplane parts to ensure safety. The FAA is requesting comments on this proposal by March 31, 2025. The proposed rule aims to address potential structural integrity issues in affected planes, in coordination with guidelines specified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).